Wallace Community College is a major provider of workforce development services in Southeast Alabama. The College believes that preparing students for the workplace is an important part of its mission to promote economic progress.
In addition to credit programs and services, the College offers a number of services that are specifically aimed at improving workplace readiness and skill levels of adults in the region. These programs are listed below. Continuing education and customized training for business and industry are also available. Please go to www.wallace.edu/wfd for more information.
Wallace Community College Workforce Development Division is pleased to offer the following courses:
Certified Nursing Assistant. This 25-day program combines classroom instruction and hands-on application of patient care skills. On completion of this course, participants will be eligible to sit for the Nurse Aide Registry Examination. For more information or to register, call 334-556-2202 (Dothan and Eufaula). WIOA approved. Pathways for Prosperity Scholarship approved.
Dental Assistant. This 20-week program prepares students for entry-level positions within dental offices. Students will learn dental anatomy, 4-handed dental assisting techniques, dental laboratory and x-ray skills, charting skills, safety procedures, and general office protocols. The first 18 weeks of the program consist of classroom and lab time while the final 2 weeks of the program are spent in clinical externship at a local dental office. A minimum of six students is required. Prerequisites include an application package which includes an ACT® WorkKeys test along with a Hepatitis B titer. All prospective students who complete an application package will submit to an interview process to gain acceptance into the program. Call 334-556-6850 for more information. WIOA approved. Pathways for Prosperity Scholarship approved.
Eye Care Assistant. This 14-week program prepares you to be an important member of the eye-care team and supply vital information to the treating physician. A high school diploma or equivalent and interview process is required to enter this program. Call 334-556-6850 for more information or to register. WIOA approved. Pathways for Prosperity Scholarship approved.
Pre-Apprentice Electrical Lineworker. This 8-week program prepares students to become one of today’s most sought-after entry-level employees. Students entering the program must have a current Department of Transportation physical and proof of a clean driving record with no more than two moving violations within the past two years. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to enter this program. Call 334-556-2202 for more information or to register. WIOA approved. Pathways for Prosperity Scholarship approved.
Professional Medical Coding. This 20-week course, prepared by the American Academy of Professional Coders , is a definitive college-level program of study aimed at providing the most up-to-date information relating to CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM procedural and diagnostic coding. Call 334-556-6850 for more information or to register. WIOA approved. Pathways for Prosperity Scholarship approved.
Certified Medication Assistant. This 6-week program provides classroom instruction and hands-on skills training to prepare students to take the Medication Assistant Certification Exam. Certified Medication Assistants are trained individuals who specialize in administering medication to people who need assistance receiving medications, such as the elderly, disabled, or those in treatment facilities. A MAC is typically a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who works in a long-term care, mental health facility or hospital under the direction of a licensed nurse. Having a C.N.A. is a requirement to enroll in the C.M.A. class. A high school diploma or equivalent is also required to enter this program. Call 334-556-2202 for more information or to register. Pathways for Prosperity Scholarship approved.